Counselor accused of delivering phones to inmates

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis.—A drug and alcohol counselor is accused of providing cell phones to inmates at the Jackson Correctional Institution in exchange for money.

The 52-year-old Sparta woman is facing two felonies following her arrest several days ago. The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram ( http://bit.ly/JMXEAP) says the counselor was a contracted employee who worked at the prison.

Jackson County sheriff's officials say prison employees got a tip about the phones and recovered two of them.